Get up close in the new Darwin Centre Cocoon
From where to eat and drink to information on our galleries and latest exhibitions, Visit us will help you plan a great day out.
(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)
| Open every day | 10.00 - 17.50 |
| Last admission | 17.30 |
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
The Museums are open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but closed 24 - 26 December.
The giant animatronic T.rex model in our Dinosaurs gallery is back on public display following major refurbishment. The Dinosaurs gallery upper walkway has also re-opened.
The Earth Hall, including the escalator, is closed for essential work until August 2010. The Deli Cafe, Earth Shop, Exhibition Road entrance and all other Red Zone galleries remain open.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these closures.
For your security, most areas of the Museum are protected by CCTV.
On entry to the Museum your bags and other personal items will be inspected. We advise you not to bring any sharp objects such as metal knives, forks, scissors, etc. to the Museum, as they may be confiscated.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bringing the kids? From special activities to bags and pushchairs, here's your essential guide.
Find out about booking information for our events and exhibitions. And how to book your Darwin Centre Cocoon visit.
View and print out maps to help plan your visit to the Museum.
Explore different habitats across the world in our exciting butterfly house with live butterflies, and outdoor play area.
08 Apr 2010 - 26 Sep 2010
Take a tour of Butterfly Explorers with our butterfly house manager to find out more about these beautiful insects.
02 Aug 2010, 15:30
Find out about the island that appeared, then disappeared...
01 Aug 2010, 14:30
Marvel at some of the world's biggest insects and spiders in the Big Bugs exhibition at our Natural History Museum at Tring. It's free. Head to Hertfordshire for a visit.
We walk past them every day and admire them in our gardens and parks. But do we really know our trees? Help us find out by joining our nationwide Urban tree survey.
Spirit Collection Tours
A giant squid and specimens collected by Charles Darwin - highlights on the free guided tour of our preserved zoological specimens in the Darwin Centre.
This stunning free outdoor exhibition is currently on Brighton seafront. It celebrates images from past Wildlife Photographer of the Year competitions.